R&D Project Manager

Hitachi, Ltd.; Lodi; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Lunch ticket or canteen

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Well-being platform

Hybrid work model

Family Care Benefits

Parking and Partnerships

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Italy is seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead high-voltage product development from concept to market, ensuring cost, quality and time-to-market targets.

You will coordinate international, cross-functional teams across R&D, engineering, testing and manufacturing, align with product managers, manage risks, and oversee design validation and testing activities for robust high-voltage insulation systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years in technical project management, preferably in electromechanical or high-voltage equipment.
• Familiarity with structured product development processes and tools (CAD, FEM, PLM, ERP).
• Fluent in English and Italian; PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of new product development from concept to market.
• Coordinate international, cross-functional teams across R&D, engineering, testing and manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with standards, manage technical risks, and drive cost, quality, and time-to-market.
• Oversee design validation and type testing for high‑voltage insulation systems.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and capture knowledge for future projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEM

PLM

ERP

Job description

The opportunity

Are you ready to lead innovation in high-voltage technologies that power the world sustainably?

At Hitachi Energy, we’re advancing the future of energy with a strong focus on eco-efficient and high-performanceMetal-Enclosed Circuit Breakers Hybrid Switchgear, and oil- and gas-insulated instrument transformers.

As anR&D Project Manager, you’ll drive the development of next-generation products that meet the evolving needs of the power industry.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead Specialized Innovation:Manage the full lifecycle of new product development for projects falling in both product lines — from concept to market — ensuring excellence in cost, quality, and time-to-market.
• Drive Technical Collaboration:Coordinate international, cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, testing, and manufacturing. Work closely with product managers and external partners to align on technical and commercial goals.
• Ensure Product Excellence:Apply structured development methodologies (e.g., Gate Model), ensure compliance with internal and external standards, and proactively manage technical risks.
• Support Testing & Validation:Oversee design validation and type testing activities, ensuring robust performance and reliability of high-voltage insulation systems.
• Communicate & Influence:Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, delivering clear and timely updates to ensure alignment and support.
• Capture & Share Knowledge:Document lessons learned and ensure knowledge transfer to operational teams and future projects.

Your background

• Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
• 3+ years of experience in technical project management, ideally in the electromechanical or high-voltage equipment industry
• Familiarity with structured product development processes and tools (e.g., CAD, FEM, PLM, ERP)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Fluent in English and Italian
• PMP certification is considered a plus

More about us

The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows:

• Starting from:38000 € gross

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.

Our benefits offering for this rolegenerally includes:

• Incentive Plan, Lunch ticket or canteen, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model,Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores).

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico